Bob Chakales

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert Edwards Chakales (August 10, 1927 - February 18, 2010) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different clubs between the 1951 and 1957 seasons. Listed at 6'1," 185 lb., Chakales batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally a starter, Chakales also filled various roles coming out from the bullpen, as a closer or middle reliever. He reached the majors in 1951 with the Cleveland Indians, spending three and a half years with them before moving to the Baltimore Orioles (1954), Chicago White Sox (1955), Washington Senators (1955-57) and Boston Red Sox (1957).show more